Outstanding overview of the orientation process at PRIME, Danny Crisp! In this well-organized and informative video, you clearly and concisely answer the frequently asked questions of inquirers. Indeed, PRIME faculty and staff always demonstrate competency, professionalism, and respectfulness. Moreover, the room accommodations at the Campus Inn are clean and decent; and the food from the cafeteria is both satisfactory and economical. Based upon my first-hand experience, I thoroughly enjoyed PRIME orientation. And as a newly hired Prime driver, I am very appreciative and most grateful to my new employer, Robert Lowe; my CDL instructor, Danny Crisp; and my recruiter, Ashleigh Schoelen.
That’s amazing, you’re closing in on 25 years ! You must have seen quite the evolution from those days, the industry and Prime have both changed so much. Thanks so much for reaching out 🙏🏻 I always say how much I appreciate the company and the culture, looks like you might too 😁🤷🏻♂️
So glad it was a great experience for you Irving, you were great to work with !! Now we just gotta get you in for the classes so you can start doing some TNT training, you’d make a great instructor 👨🏻🏫🙌🏼😁
I am preparing to start my journey with Prime. I am super excited as I have heard great things about the company, your videos have been so helpful and informative. Thank you!
That’s so great to hear it’s been helpful, and congratulations on being accepted into the program 🥳👏🏻 check in with me if you’ve got any questions along the way 🙋🏻♂️
Prime is a really good company you will like it. The home terminal is amazing in Springfield. I left thought other pastures were green I started back march 1 st.
Danny man...what about the pool tables. You of course are on point again, YEAH. You wasn't trainer of the year for nothing. YEAH, I know it's not grammatical. He was my trainer. YEAH... called myself blessed. Been with Prime 2 years. Great company for a mega. CDL YEAH😂
Hahaha dude we gotta get in the studio and get this new track of yours recorded, YEAH ?! Thanks for the big up, on it like dawgawnit 🙏🏻😁 hmu when you’re throoough 🙋🏻♂️
I got my cdl with XpoLogistics but the way they did it was I would come in work 4 hrs log out and was getting trained but not getting paid then after 4 hrs of training I would log back in and work 4 hrs so 12 hrs shift 8 working unload trailers and 4 not paid training
I'm hoping to be there in January my recruiter said I had been approved but they had to check a few more things. Driving over the road has been something I've wanted to do ever since I was on my early 20s I'll be 31 the day I walk through those doors. No wife no kids just want to hit the open road and see places.
That’s great partner! Certainly running OTR is a great adventure, which recruiter are you working with? And in which terminal do you hope to do your orientation?
There would be a short eval period depending on your experience/ability, but yeah pretty quickly. Email me at dannybcrisp@gmail.com and I’ll break it down for ya 🙌🏼😁
Question: I tried those virtual driving simulators add another orientation somewhere else, and I got chronically motion sick. It was awful. Is that required if you’re an experienced driver coming in?
Great question, thanks for reaching out 🙏🏻 That is not that uncommon, I’ve had plenty of students experience that. At the sim lab they will work with you to help you get an understanding of the skills covered without putting you through a negative experience. We got you ✊🏻
Hey bro when filling out my app online and listing past employment I listed my time with one company and when pulling my W2 to take to orientation which I leave this Saturday I noticed when the company merged with our sister company it changed name and therefore gave me an additional W2.. I immediately notified Angela Gomez and she said I was absolutely fine and ro updat my app. I did that and she said all is good. Do you believe I'll be ok.
Hey Jason! I appreciate your thoroughness, you sound like you will be a great candidate in the program! I also believe that you should be fine having updated it. Angela and I can both weigh in if needed. Were you able to use my referral code with you Angela as well?
Do Drivers with experience with say 5 years like me going on 2 of those years with reefer, will i have to do the TNT part id like to get on with prime inc solo but just wondering if I would be required to still share a truck with the TNT part thanks
Great question, there are different training requirements for different backgrounds certainly. Can you email me a very simple breakdown of your work history and I will work to give you a better understanding of what your requirements might be ? dannybcrisp@gmail.com
CDL holders typically have a much simpler process. It can be different for different operators and is largely determined by an evaluation with an instructor here and orientation staff. Have you reached out to a recruiter yet? Sounds like you’d be a great candidate.
I just passed the road test of cdl and am waiting for my driver's license to be delivered to my house. can i apply for training now, or wait until the driver's license card？ could i being solo driver after orientation in California？
Great question 🙌🏼 there are two phases to training, first is the CDL exam prep. After passing the CDL exam, the second training portion is OTJ OTR paid training. During the first phase there is a weekly stipend provided if needed. A great resource to help with these questions is my dedicated recruiter Heather Ross (HRoss@driveforprime.com, 417-521-3433) please reach out to her directly and let her know we communicated, she’ll be great to help field any questions you may have. You’ll be making more money as a driver at Prime in less time than a local school or other Mega carrier school. I’ve been here since 2017, best choice I ever made. 😁🙏🏻
Glad I’m not starting out in today’s world, what a bunch of crap. I was taught by old timer Bull Haulers over 45 years ago. Learned how to fudge the book of lies, Dodge scales, take pills, flirt with the waitress. Once I learned all that then I was ready to drive. Most important thing you need to know is you better be ready to do a lot of waiting, Trucking is Waiting.
Do we have a updated pretrip inspection yet for incab and etc ? Planning on coming to prime in Oct if they accept me! Also do they pay for the physical
I believe that they’ll reimburse for the physical, but a recruiter will be able to answer that better, with specifics, have you spoken to one yet ? New test prep structures and guides coming soon 🙌🏼 test changes over in December in MO.
Recruiting will definitely help get you to a terminal once you’re all set and ready. California may be only hiring teams right now, the goals change based on needs. Have you contacted a recruiter yet ?
Great question ! The short answer is no, not exactly. Call or email me and I can break it down a little bit for you 😁🤙🏼 dannybcrisp@gmail.com or 417 414 O497
Great question ! As far as regions, I have seen drivers begin on dedicated routes but it is a little rare and subject to where the driver lives. Typically it is OTR as long as you'd like or after a little while a driver can move to a regional/dedicated freight lane. Did that answer your question ? 🤷🏻♂️😁
@@CDLYeah thanks I’m in the northeast Maryland and I’ll been told if I apply I’ll ended going To the one in Pennsylvania. I was curious with the process first, payments All that. Now my next question is as a regular American who is working but not making enough to pay all your bills and decided leave your job to go to prime CDL driving program. What advice can I get from you on that? Thanks and much appreciate
Some companies allow different ops right after training... what does Prime do? I am really liking the op to drive regional = 4 drive days followed by 4 days off and home this one company offers, plus you can choose No-Touch. Is this something possible with Prime, Inc?
@@CDLYeah don’t have one yet just filled out app I drive for prime years ago was a cdl instructor there too I was stopped and let my cdl go I listened to my ex wife but ready to hit the road again!!
@@nathangregory4646 oh man that is awesome, I have worked with folks that had their CDL lapse and had to test again, it is a lot easier the second go, and having been an instructor, you are in great shape ... but the pretrip takes a definite refresher, send me your email and I can break down my system to get you dialed in for it :D
@@CDLYeah I was an instructor before offset back and full truck and trailer in the cones they started that even I was still instructing wasn’t too bad to learn to teach it want to lease this time around since on my own now and kids are grown prime has a great lease program
There no way I would do all that bullshit that prime want you to do , I am a woman truck driver been driving for 18 years now and I have never done any of that stuff before it's not like the real world experience it's a waste of time .
Thanks for reaching out with your perspective! 18 years in the industry is a significant accomplishment, I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of things change over the years. All the best in safety and service.
When do you guys start the sleep apnea test you forgot about that. Will you tell people you have sleep apnea when it’s not true just to make money and the doctors get a kick back.
I am not too familiar with the sleep studies and how they are administered/evaluated. I do know that sleep apnea is a pretty serious condition, I’ll look further into this, thanks for your feedback.
Outstanding overview of the orientation process at PRIME, Danny Crisp! In this well-organized and informative video, you clearly and concisely answer the frequently asked questions of inquirers. Indeed, PRIME faculty and staff always demonstrate competency, professionalism, and respectfulness. Moreover, the room accommodations at the Campus Inn are clean and decent; and the food from the cafeteria is both satisfactory and economical. Based upon my first-hand experience, I thoroughly enjoyed PRIME orientation. And as a newly hired Prime driver, I am very appreciative and most grateful to my new employer, Robert Lowe; my CDL instructor, Danny Crisp; and my recruiter, Ashleigh Schoelen.
Really great and thorough synopsis of your experience beginning to middle 🙌🏼 thank you so much for the insights dude 💪🏻😁
I’ve been with Prime since 1999. I am loving it here. Don Lacy was who gave orientation when I started with them. lol
That’s amazing, you’re closing in on 25 years ! You must have seen quite the evolution from those days, the industry and Prime have both changed so much. Thanks so much for reaching out 🙏🏻 I always say how much I appreciate the company and the culture, looks like you might too 😁🤷🏻♂️
i’ve never regretted it and Danny is one of the best instructor!!!
Thanks dude 🙏🏻 one of the best decision I ever made, glad to know it’s helped you too 😁
For me it was a very good experience and I met very good people always willing to help me and teach me, thanks Danny!
So glad it was a great experience for you Irving, you were great to work with !! Now we just gotta get you in for the classes so you can start doing some TNT training, you’d make a great instructor 👨🏻🏫🙌🏼😁
Great overview from a driver who actually went through the whole experience! 👏🏻👏🏻
Absolutely, know it front to back 🙋🏻♂️ so grateful for the experience and opportunity 📚🥳
Really nice to see behind the scenes of everything
I am glad you have found it helpful to get a better glimpse of the training program. Have you decided on a start date ?
I am preparing to start my journey with Prime. I am super excited as I have heard great things about the company, your videos have been so helpful and informative. Thank you!
That’s so great to hear it’s been helpful, and congratulations on being accepted into the program 🥳👏🏻 check in with me if you’ve got any questions along the way 🙋🏻♂️
How is it so far?
Prime is a really good company you will like it. The home terminal is amazing in Springfield. I left thought other pastures were green I started back march 1 st.
@@CDLYeahthe driver code is the truck number?
Don’t get swindled into a lease
GREAT VIDEO! i start soon! The only thing i wish that was added was Day 1, Day 2, ETC..
Ohhh man you read my mind! That’s in the works 😁 shoot me an email at dannybcrisp@gmail.com and I’ll get you the study guide and breakdown 🙌🏼
Those simulators are so cool!
State of the Art :D
Thanks for sharing
You’re welcome Dee 🙌🏼🥳
I appreciate the info 👌🏾
My dude 🙌🏼😁
Danny man...what about the pool tables. You of course are on point again, YEAH. You wasn't trainer of the year for nothing. YEAH, I know it's not grammatical. He was my trainer. YEAH... called myself blessed. Been with Prime 2 years. Great company for a mega. CDL YEAH😂
Hahaha dude we gotta get in the studio and get this new track of yours recorded, YEAH ?! Thanks for the big up, on it like dawgawnit 🙏🏻😁 hmu when you’re throoough 🙋🏻♂️
Awesome instructor definitely.
Thanks for the support Doulie !!
Good company to work for!
The best entry level mega running 🙏🏻🥳🛣️
I got my cdl with XpoLogistics but the way they did it was I would come in work 4 hrs log out and was getting trained but not getting paid then after 4 hrs of training I would log back in and work 4 hrs so 12 hrs shift 8 working unload trailers and 4 not paid training
I don’t have any experience with Xpo, but I’m sorry you had a negative experience with them. Are you driving currently? 🤷🏻♂️
@CDLYeah no it was a good experience nothing negative about them,great company very good money I recommend them 👍
Drive for prime was a cdl instructor there before I let my cdl go a few years back want to lease now since on my own
Should be an easier process to retake the test and get back to work, have you talked to a recruiter yet ?
No not yet
I'm hoping to be there in January my recruiter said I had been approved but they had to check a few more things. Driving over the road has been something I've wanted to do ever since I was on my early 20s I'll be 31 the day I walk through those doors. No wife no kids just want to hit the open road and see places.
That’s great partner! Certainly running OTR is a great adventure, which recruiter are you working with? And in which terminal do you hope to do your orientation?
@CDLYeah I'm working with Ryan Keele and the terminal I will be attending is in Pittsman PA
@@CDLYeah I'm going to be coming from North Carolina
You at prime now? @@dolliefulton8175
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Need to do video on lease upgrade steps
Good suggestion 😁🙏🏻 thanks for reaching out
What is up with the code to start the truck
i start Monday and i'm nervous.i'm scared of the simulator.somebody else told that you can be terminated because of it
You’ll do great partner, just try your best and take it seriously and you’ll do great 🙌🏼🤓
same bro i start monday as well
Im about to finish with my TNt❤❤❤❤
Yaassssss 🙌🏼 bout to be solo, yolo 🥳
You still there?
I’ll be getting my cdl out here in Las Vegas, NV, in a few weeks. Would I be jumping straight into the TNT program with a more experience driver?
There would be a short eval period depending on your experience/ability, but yeah pretty quickly. Email me at dannybcrisp@gmail.com and I’ll break it down for ya 🙌🏼😁
Question: I tried those virtual driving simulators add another orientation somewhere else, and I got chronically motion sick. It was awful. Is that required if you’re an experienced driver coming in?
Great question, thanks for reaching out 🙏🏻 That is not that uncommon, I’ve had plenty of students experience that. At the sim lab they will work with you to help you get an understanding of the skills covered without putting you through a negative experience. We got you ✊🏻
@@CDLYeah I do plan on bringing some motion sick pills this time just to be safe 😂
Thank u!
Hey bro when filling out my app online and listing past employment I listed my time with one company and when pulling my W2 to take to orientation which I leave this Saturday I noticed when the company merged with our sister company it changed name and therefore gave me an additional W2.. I immediately notified Angela Gomez and she said I was absolutely fine and ro updat my app. I did that and she said all is good. Do you believe I'll be ok.
Hey Jason! I appreciate your thoroughness, you sound like you will be a great candidate in the program! I also believe that you should be fine having updated it. Angela and I can both weigh in if needed. Were you able to use my referral code with you Angela as well?
Run that should be next
Brick by brick 🧱
Do Drivers with experience with say 5 years like me going on 2 of those years with reefer, will i have to do the TNT part id like to get on with prime inc solo but just wondering if I would be required to still share a truck with the TNT part thanks
Great question, there are different training requirements for different backgrounds certainly. Can you email me a very simple breakdown of your work history and I will work to give you a better understanding of what your requirements might be ? dannybcrisp@gmail.com
What about if ur already a driver for a diff company and your switching over to lease. What’s the process then
CDL holders typically have a much simpler process. It can be different for different operators and is largely determined by an evaluation with an instructor here and orientation staff. Have you reached out to a recruiter yet? Sounds like you’d be a great candidate.
@@CDLYeah yea I start orientation on the 6th
Do you have to have a hazmat endorsement to get into the lease owner operators
That is a great question for Heather Ross, hross@driveforprime.com 🤓 tell her I sent ya 🤙🏼
What if someone had a DUI from 6 years ago but the fmcsa says your record is completely clean you are now registered as a student driver
I’m not sure the specifics on that, it’d be a good question for a recruiter, have you reached out to a recruiter yet ?
I just passed the road test of cdl and am waiting for my driver's license to be delivered to my house. can i apply for training now, or wait until the driver's license card？ could i being solo driver after orientation in California？
Congrats on the CDL 🥳 shoot me an email at dannybcrisp@gmail.com and I can help you with the rundown a little 👍🏻
If I attend primes cdl school, will I be getting paid while I’m attending the school or only while I’m training with a driver?
Great question 🙌🏼 there are two phases to training, first is the CDL exam prep. After passing the CDL exam, the second training portion is OTJ OTR paid training. During the first phase there is a weekly stipend provided if needed. A great resource to help with these questions is my dedicated recruiter Heather Ross (HRoss@driveforprime.com, 417-521-3433) please reach out to her directly and let her know we communicated, she’ll be great to help field any questions you may have. You’ll be making more money as a driver at Prime in less time than a local school or other Mega carrier school. I’ve been here since 2017, best choice I ever made. 😁🙏🏻
Glad I’m not starting out in today’s world, what a bunch of crap. I was taught by old timer Bull Haulers over 45 years ago. Learned how to fudge the book of lies, Dodge scales, take pills, flirt with the waitress. Once I learned all that then I was ready to drive. Most important thing you need to know is you better be ready to do a lot of waiting, Trucking is Waiting.
Thanks for reaching out, always great hearing about the good old days of trucking 😁 and there is definitely a lotttttt of waitingggg
Do we have a updated pretrip inspection yet for incab and etc ? Planning on coming to prime in Oct if they accept me! Also do they pay for the physical
I believe that they’ll reimburse for the physical, but a recruiter will be able to answer that better, with specifics, have you spoken to one yet ? New test prep structures and guides coming soon 🙌🏼 test changes over in December in MO.
@@CDLYeah I’m going to give them a call this week
Did you get a job at prime?
Do they tell you you’ve been accepted before going to the facility
A recruiter will get you a terminal and start date, have you connected with a recruiter yet? 😁
Hello , you need mention the simulation practices is ave levo only for those no use restriction lenses be cose the high definition interfiere bathers
I’m not sure I totally follow, can you rephrase the question ?
I live in California do they pay for ur ride or plane ticket or do you have to find ur own ride to get there?
Recruiting will definitely help get you to a terminal once you’re all set and ready. California may be only hiring teams right now, the goals change based on needs. Have you contacted a recruiter yet ?
I'm a new graduate and just received my cdl, is orientation and the training process all the same?
Great question ! The short answer is no, not exactly. Call or email me and I can break it down a little bit for you 😁🤙🏼
dannybcrisp@gmail.com or 417 414 O497
So with the Prime orientation and training, do you automatically become a OTR driver?
Great question ! As far as regions, I have seen drivers begin on dedicated routes but it is a little rare and subject to where the driver lives. Typically it is OTR as long as you'd like or after a little while a driver can move to a regional/dedicated freight lane. Did that answer your question ? 🤷🏻♂️😁
@@CDLYeah thanks I’m in the northeast Maryland and I’ll been told if I apply I’ll ended going To the one in Pennsylvania. I was curious with the process first, payments All that. Now my next question is as a regular American who is working but not making enough to pay all your bills and decided leave your job to go to prime CDL driving program. What advice can I get from you on that?
Thanks and much appreciate
@CDLYeah any backing maneuvers on Orientation Test?
I’m a new graduate and just received my cdl, is orientation and the training process all the same?
Congrats !! 😁🙌🏼 The program will be a little different as a CDL holder, but similar. Do you have a start date ?
@@CDLYeah no I haven’t applied, I’m based out of Texas, doesn’t look like any hubs out here
Some companies allow different ops right after training... what does Prime do? I am really liking the op to drive regional = 4 drive days followed by 4 days off and home this one company offers, plus you can choose No-Touch. Is this something possible with Prime, Inc?
Thank you so much for reaching out 😎 have you contacted a recruiter yet? They may better be able to answer scheduling requests
Do you get another physical there already have permit and physical
Should be good to go ! When is your start date ?
@@CDLYeah don’t have one yet just filled out app I drive for prime years ago was a cdl instructor there too I was stopped and let my cdl go I listened to my ex wife but ready to hit the road again!!
@@nathangregory4646 oh man that is awesome, I have worked with folks that had their CDL lapse and had to test again, it is a lot easier the second go, and having been an instructor, you are in great shape ... but the pretrip takes a definite refresher, send me your email and I can break down my system to get you dialed in for it :D
@@CDLYeah I was an instructor before offset back and full truck and trailer in the cones they started that even I was still instructing wasn’t too bad to learn to teach it want to lease this time around since on my own now and kids are grown prime has a great lease program
@@nathangregory4646 it absolutely does, Prime is lucky to be getting you back in the fold partner :D
Do they do drug test on hair follicle?
Good question, it is the 5 drug panel urine analysis to my knowledge. No hair 👍🏼
Do you guys offer team training husband and wife
Absolutely 🙌🏼 Husband and wives come in all the time to team, some that have already been driving and some brand new to trucking 😁
How long is the program??
Typically 3-4 weeks but can be longer 👍🏻
@@CDLYeah your lying it's a few months not 3-4 weeks
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Any instruction in Spanish… I want get my CDL whit prime
I can speak some yes, enough to get you through your CDL test 😁 have you contacted a recruiter yet ?
There no way I would do all that bullshit that prime want you to do , I am a woman truck driver been driving for 18 years now and I have never done any of that stuff before it's not like the real world experience it's a waste of time .
Thanks for reaching out with your perspective! 18 years in the industry is a significant accomplishment, I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of things change over the years. All the best in safety and service.
Lol what a shit show, have fun making less than minimum wage
Thanks so much for reaching out and weighing in 😁🙏🏻
@@CDLYeah facts are facts
California huh? Have fun in the 300SqFt $2000 a month studio apartment working at in and out my dude 😂😂😂😂
When do you guys start the sleep apnea test you forgot about that. Will you tell people you have sleep apnea when it’s not true just to make money and the doctors get a kick back.
I am not too familiar with the sleep studies and how they are administered/evaluated. I do know that sleep apnea is a pretty serious condition, I’ll look further into this, thanks for your feedback.